Project Manager - Supply Chain Planning

Description Manages, develops, and implements supply chain planning and order management projects of varying complexity and size. Partners with business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and global stakeholders to define project objectives, establish plans and timelines, manage risks and resources, and deliver sustainable solutions. Acts as a subject matter expert in Oracle EBS Order Management, EDI, and related supply chain processes while driving continuous improvement, user adoption, and change management initiatives. Key Responsibilities - Lead multiple supply chain planning and order management projects from inception through completion, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, objectives, timelines, and performance goals. - Deploy Order Management initiatives and projects in alignment with business priorities, agreed objectives, and timelines. - Facilitate project planning sessions with business and functional stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, resources, and success measures. - Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource plans; monitor progress and take appropriate corrective actions. - Partner with business, IT, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams to design and implement sustainable global Order Management solutions. - Act as a subject matter expert in Oracle EBS Order Management , EDI, data management, Release Management (RLM), Processing Rules, CUM Management, and forecasting solutions. - Provide functional expertise across EDI transactions, including Planning (830), Sequenced (866), Shipping (862), Purchase Orders (850), Order Acknowledgment (855/865), Shipping ASN (856), and Invoicing (810). - Act as the Order Management process owner, supporting the end-to-end process from source systems through fulfillment at manufacturing plants. - Identify, assess, prioritize, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints; collaborate with stakeholders to develop effective solutions and alternatives. - Monitor and communicate project status, key milestones, risks, issues, and performance to project sponsors, stakeholders, and project teams. - Plan and monitor project budgets and resources to ensure effective utilization and successful delivery. - Identify appropriate resources for project activities and provide guidance, coaching, and developmental feedback to project team members. - Support user training, adoption, and change management activities for new processes, systems, and solutions. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, customer experience, cost, inventory, and delivery performance. - Conduct research, analysis, and data evaluation to support project decisions and solution development. - Maintain project documentation, records, databases, lessons learned, and other project-related information. - Share project learnings and best practices with other teams to improve future project execution. - Work effectively with cross-functional and global teams across different time zones to deliver business and project objectives. - Build strong relationships with stakeholders and customers and ensure solutions are aligned with business and customer requirements. Responsibilities Skills and Experience - Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain and Order Management processes , including the flow of information, products, and services from source systems through fulfillment. - Strong working knowledge of Oracle EBS Order Management and related supply chain applications. - Experience with EDI transactions and file formats , including: - Planning – 830 - Sequenced – 866 - Shipping – 862 - Purchase Orders – 850 - Order Acknowledgment – 855/865 - Shipping ASN – 856 - Invoicing – 810 - Knowledge of Release Management (RLM), Processing Rules, CUM Management, and forecasting solutions . - Understanding of supply chain data management and system integration. - Strong project management skills covering scope, schedule, resource, budget, issue, and risk management . - Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while delivering against agreed timelines and commitments. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and develop practical, sustainable solutions. - Strong business acumen and financial awareness, with the ability to understand business drivers and make informed decisions. - Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across business, technical, and functional teams. - Customer-focused mindset with the ability to develop solutions that balance inventory, cost, delivery, and customer requirements. - Experience supporting user training, change management, and implementation of new processes and systems. - Ability to drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and business outcomes. - Ability to manage conflict effectively and resolve issues with minimal disruption. - Strong planning, organization, documentation, and project reporting skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively with global teams across different time zones. - Demonstrated ability to recognize and leverage diverse perspectives and cultural differences in a global organization. Qualifications Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related field. - 3–5 years of relevant experience in project management, supply chain, order management, business process management, or a related field. - Experience working with cross-functional and global teams is preferred. - This position may require licensing or compliance with applicable export control or sanctions regulations.